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Pipes.exe is a co-op horror game about the world's favourite screensaver

No, not the flying toasters.

PC Gamer

Windows just had an amazing week: Between silicon, devices, and OS improvements, I am excited to be a Windows user again

Great, affordable Windows laptops, powerful high-end silicon, platform improvements, and more came together this week to send a message: Windows is back.

Windows Central

RetroPad is a ‘full-feature-parity version of Notepad from XP’ in just 2,749 bytes — x86 assembly coded apps comes from Windows legend Dave W Plummer

A 'full-feature-parity version of Notepad' has been written in x86 assembly and it weighs in at under 3KB.

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Scoop: First Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week

The chips will appear in Microsoft Surface computers and PCs from other manufacturers.

Axios

Windows laptops are entering their MacBook Neo era, but is Windows 11 actually ready for it? 8GB of RAM has me worried

Windows laptops are fighting back against the MacBook Neo, but Windows 11 needs to lose weight fast for 8GB of RAM!

Tom’s Guide

AMD reaches almost 45% CPU share in the latest Steam Hardware Survey for Windows gaming PCs — Ryzen is steadily gaining ground against Intel's legacy domination

The latest Steam Hardware Survey is out and it's showing positive signs of growth for AMD, while Intel is unfortunately on a decline. The Red Team posted its best-ever CPU market share numbers in May 2026 with 45% of all CPUs on Windows being from AMD, while Intel is down…

Tom’s Hardware

From Quantum to Containers - 4 big things you might have missed at Microsoft Build 2026

We round up some of the other major news from Microsoft Build 2026.

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I break down 4 new Windows 11 tools from Build 2026 that genuinely stood out and show where the OS is heading

Build 2026 introduced Coreutils, WSL Containers, Intelligent Terminal, and Developer Configurations to make Windows 11 better for developers.

Windows Central

'Resistance is futile': the 5 most revealing quotes from Computex 2026 — and what they tell us about the future of computing

Weighty quotes from the likes of Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, with a Borg-like prediction from Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon.

TechRadar

Acer Swift Air 14 is the first Acer in years that I actually might want to use: Another $699 Windows laptop trades blows with MacBook Neo

Acer’s new affordable clamshell laptop is beautiful and high-quality in most of the areas that count, all for $699.

Windows Central

Vibe coding is coming to Windows — how Microsoft Copilot turns anyone into a creator

Vibe coding is going mainstream and Microsoft is in a unique position to capitalize with Copilot integrating itself across the Windows platform.

Tom’s Guide

HP announces the most powerful Windows AI PC ever built — Nvidia GB300 workstation can handle one trillion parameters thanks to its 784GB unified memory, but it won't be cheap

HP's upcoming ZGX Fury GB300 is the best-in-class desktop AI option money can buy in 2026.

TechRadar

As Nvidia Unveils AI PCs, HP Stock Could Be a Big Winner

As Nvidia rolls out new AI chips for Windows PCs, HP is already lining up AI-powered devices. This might be the growth catalyst HP investors have been anticipating.

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Microsoft Edge goes passwordless with Windows Hello — marking a major shift toward biometric and device-based security

Microsoft's Edge browser retired passwords and is moving to Windows Hello and passkeys.

Windows Central

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Seagate FireCuda X Vault review: Large capacity and decent transfer rates make this external hard drive a great solution for video and photography

A bus-powered desktop drive at this price is unusual, but performance and reliability are superb, and the reduction in cables also keeps your desk tidy.

Windows Central

Linux is losing ground on Steam as Windows 11 continues its rise among PC gamers — is Microsoft repairing its reputation?

Steam's May 2026 Hardware Survey shows Windows 11 increasing its market share among gamers while Linux continues to decline after reaching a recent peak. The latest figures highlight Windows' continued dominance on Steam and raise questions about whether Linux can maintain its recent momentum.

TechRadar

VMware Workstation Pro desktop virtualization platform review

A polished virtualization tool that no longer sits behind a paywall.

Android Central

I found the easiest way to transfer files between Android and Windows

I didn't know Quick Share was on Windows, but I installed the app a month ago, and it's transformed how I share data between my phone and my Windows machine.

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8GB of RAM is back on laptops — companies are lowering memory offerings to make affordable notebooks during component crisis

At Computex, Dell and Acer both introduced systems starting with 8GB of RAM to compete with the MacBook Neo, following a rush to 16GB systems in the last two years to bolster local AI.

TechRadar

In a shock move from nowhere, it seems Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users the ability to configure the right-click menu

This could be a key change for the context-sensitive menu in Windows 11.

Tom’s Guide

A guide to agentic AI: How Windows is going to do more things for you

Microsoft Build 2026 laid out the future of agentic AI for Windows and how the software tools millions of people use every day are about to change.

Tom’s Guide

I just tested 4 awesome MacBook Neo alternatives — Dell XPS 13, Asus Zenbook 14 and more are set to give Apple a run for its money

I've tested every MacBook Neo alternative that just got announced at Computex 2026 — including the Dell XPS 13 and Asus Zenbook 14. Here are my thoughts!

PC Gamer

I got my hands on Framework's 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' and its tagline isn't just marketing hyperbole

The Framework 13 Pro is a sleek, stylish machine lazer-focused on software devs sick of MacOS.

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Getac's new 8-inch ZX80W and ZX80W-EX tablets blend Windows 11 functionality with energy-efficient fanless design, for all-day productivity in the field

TAIPEI, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced the expansion of its ZX80 range of 8-inch fully rugged tablets with the launch of the new ZX80W and ZX80W-EX –…

Tom’s Guide

Best of Computex 2026: The 17 greatest gadgets from the world’s largest computing show

From chips and handhelds to monitors and laptops, these are our top picks of the best 17 products and innovations at Computex 2026.

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